Development of GIS based noise simulation model: A case study of Mumbai India Development of GIS-NSM

Urbanizing country like India, the transportation sector is growing rapidly, which has led to overcrowded roads and traffic noise pollution. In the present study, a GIS based Noise Simulation Model has been developed to generate noise level scenario of Malad Zone in Mumbai, India. The study area comprises: road network, traffic volume and various mechanical component like Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) and Waste Water Treatment Facilities (WWTF). In this development, commutative noise simulation for point and mobile sources of noise was considered. The model has been calibrated with observed noise levels and correlation was found to be 0.81.